Blizzard announced that it will co-host special midnight signing events at 4 retail locations in California, and Europe to commemorate the release of WoW: The Burning Crusade. Doors open at midnight on Jan. 15/16, allowing gamers at each location to be among the first to purchase the WoW expansion, and get it signed by Blizzard developers.

Red Mile Entertainment announced the acquisition of the assets of Canadian casual games distro and developer RoverActive Inc.

In CellFactor: Revolution, gamers can manipulate thousands of objects simultaneously, control vehicles and fight against AI-controlled opponents or challenge friends to a match in the networked gameplay modes. CellFactor: Revolution establishes a new standard in physical interaction, combining multiplayer gameplay with massive environmental destruction.

Another day, another batch of game trailers was released. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are trailers for:

• Age of Conan - CES 2007 Trailer
• Left 4 Dead - Trailer
• War Front: Turning Point - Trailer #7
• Battlestations Midway [X360/PC] - Gameplay Trailer #5
• Shining Force EXA [PS2] - Trailer #2
• Switchfire - Trailer
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Def Jam: Icon infuses hip-hop music, culture and lifestyle into the gameplay, bringing unique and innovative content to the next generation of gaming.

BioShock is 2K Games' hybrid first-person shooter, in the works over at System Shock 2 developers Irrational Games, combining elements of sci-fi and role-playing genres.

Blizzard has released a small update for its MMORPG World of Warcraft. This v2.0.3 update, requires at least v2.0.x installed, prepares the game for The Burning Crusade expansion, as well as the usual slew of balance/unit tweaks, UI changes, bug and crash fixes...

Yesterday UK publisher G2 Games announced the return of a classic helicopter flight simulation for PC. Enemy Engaged 2 is the sequel to the best selling chopper classic - Enemy Engaged: RAH-66 Comanche Versus Ka-52 Hokum.

Armed Assault is a realistic, combat gaming offering freedom of action and immersive complex environments, blended with a unique touch of total simulation. This demo is set on the southern part of the Sahrani island, includes 3 multiplayer modes, and a variety of vehicles and weapons at your disposal. ArmADemo Build 5114 allows to play the demo as a dedicated server host, and implements various fixes and tweaks.

War Front: Turning Point explores an alternate WWII, one in which Hitler is assassinated in the early days, and you will take command of experimental weapons, prototype vehicles and units rarely seen in strategy games in an attempt to alter or secure its historical outcome. The single-player demo includes a new tutorial, plus 2 single-player missions from the German and American campaigns. We will have the demo available on our fileserver network, Thursday at 9am PST.

Samurai Warriors 2 Empires combines the most exciting aspects of Action, Fighting and Strategy games. At the start of the game Feudal Japan is divided into warring states and it is up to the player to resurrect a nation using equal amounts of strategy and strength!

As promised Epic has released a "house-hold" patch addressing various gfx and voice issues, bugs, crashes, better anti-cheat code, multiplayer adjustments and other tweaks. Logon to Xbox Live, with the game in the tray and you should be prompted to download the patch. Tomorrow Microsoft will release two new multiplayer maps...

An add-on pack for Ship Simulator 2006 is in the works, which will feature a.o. 6 new ships, one of them a giant cruise ship capable of carrying thousands of passengers. All new ships are playable in the 2006 version environments and can be used to create new missions.

Independent design, development and production facility Sniper Studios has hit the floor running with an all star ensemble of industry talent and strategic global partnerships. The first deal the company is announcing is with SEGA of America on a yet to be announced title scheduled for 2007.

Several people have email in to let us know that apparently Microsoft has rolled out a new Xbox 360 update without any prior notification. When you log on to Xbox Live you will be prompted to download the new update which, according to MajorNelson adresses nothing major, just a few performance and stability issues.

In Medal of Honor Vanguard you reprise the role of Frank Keegan, Corporal of the 82nd Airborne Division and engage in behind enemy lines missions throughout Europe, epic battles that turned America’s first paratroopers into heroes of WWII.

The rock gods have spoken, and are pleased to announce further details on the Xbox 360 version of Activision's Guitar Hero II, which will feature a variety of new exclusive downloadable content through Xbox Live Marketplace, along with over 70 finger-melting tracks.

Cinema Empire is Comport Interactive's latest commercial sim products. Start small, work your way up and end up as the owner of the country’s largest chain of movie theatres. This demo features a tutorial and one campaign mission.

S.T.A.L.K.E.R. provides players with dynamic gameplay of fast and tough combats, where you are to oppose smart & dangerous enemies, a large set of diverse weaponry, possibility to control machinery, detailed and interactive game world, story-driven single player with original team gameplay, and multiplayer with numerous modes.

Another day, another batch of games shipped to stores. Instead of giving them all their own posts, we grouped them, and so far there are announcements for:

• Arthur and the Invisibles (GBA/NDS/PS2/PC)
• The Shield (PS2/PC)
• Yu-Gi-Oh! GX Spirit Caller (NDS)
• Pat Sajak's Lucky Letters Deluxe (PC)
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CDV USA and Monte Cristo announce City Life: World Edition, a significantly updated version of their 3D city building and management simulation which will feature new maps, over 100 new buildings, famous landmarks from across the globe and a built-in content editor .

Penumbra: Overture is an innovative first person horror game utilizing physics for interaction and puzzles. The game is set in an underground facility on Greenland where the protagonist searches for information regarding his late father.

Wii owners are in for a retro treat at the start of 2007, with 36 new Virtual Console titles spanning Nintendo’s twenty-year history available to download in Q1. Gamers will be able to turn back the clock and enjoy titles which made their debut on the NES, SNES, N64, SEGA MEGA DRIVE and Turbografx.

SCEA announced that it has been recognized by the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences with a Technology and Engineering Emmy Award for the PS3’s SIXAXIS wireless controller.

In Gods and Heroes you become a classic hero of the ancient world, born of immortal blood. As a scion of the gods, you will have the opportunity to pursue his destiny through a series of Epic Quests that will span all levels of gameplay, over time commanding amazing God Powers and acquiring famous weapons and treasure of myth.

ISI is developing an updated version of its rFactor racing game, featuring BMW Sauber F1 race cars and 6 new Grand Prix-inspired replica circuits, for Intel optimized for Intel Core 2 Extreme processor technology. Today Philips teamed up with both companies to amBX-enable rFactor Special Edition 2006 and add an unprecedented levels of raceway realism.

Space Empires V completely updates the user interface, and takes the player into a real-time rendered 3D universe. Watch space battles play out in glorious detail with realistic effects. Expand, Explore, Exploit, and Exterminate in a huge, living, breathing galaxy.

Hot on the heels of releasing the second episode in the once dead and now revitalized Sam & Max franchise, Situation: Comedy (demo available here), Telltale puts the pressure on itself by revealing the titles and release dates for the next 3 episodes. Next up is Ep 3: The Mole, the Mob and the Meatball on January 25th, Ep 4: Abe Lincoln Must Die! on February 8 and Ep 5 : Reality 2.0 on March 28, while Ep 6 is still untitled, but due April 28.

Ultimate Baseball Online launched its global year-long competition to determine the team that will be considered the Best of UBO 2007. 64 teams consisting of five to nine players will qualify during the year to compete in the tournament, which will run from Nov. 26 to Dec. 21, 2007.

Stonewall Penitentiary is a gritty first person whodunit mystery thriller adventure game, by the creator of Lifestream and Shady Brook, in the style of Agatha Christie novels and Alfred Hitchcock movies.